Circus SE Revolutionizes Food Service with AI-Powered Robots in Construction and Care Sectors

Circus Automates Employee Catering for STRABAG Real Estate with AI and Robotics By Investing.com

STRABAG Real Estate GmbH, a subsidiary of STRABAG SE, is one of Europe's leading technology groups in construction services, with over 86,000 employees. The new client, STRABAG Real Estate GmbH, plans to implement the Circus CA-1 cooking robot in 2025 starting at its Munich site to cater to employees. The CA-1, powered by AI, is planned to be integrated into the organization for broader use cases and deeper operational support over time. HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Circus SE (XETRA: CA1), a leading technology company specializing in artificial intelligence and robotics for autonomous food-service solutions, has partnered with STRABAG Real Estate GmbH to deploy Circus autonomous CA-1 cooking robot and connected AI software for employee catering at sites without canteen infrastructure. Equipped with CircusAI, the company's proprietary AI platform, alongside cutting-edge automation and machine learning technologies, the CA-1 can prepare an almost unlimited variety of fresh meals. Initially, the goal is to improve catering services for employees at the Munich site, standardize its application in STRABAG's real estate projects, and ultimately extend its use to catering for construction workers at large-scale project sites in an efficient and sustainable way. With its compact design of less than 8 m ² and integrated AI, the CA-1 sets new standards for automated food services. With the CA-1, we are leveraging AI and robotics to fundamentally enhance the catering experience for employees and construction workers, said Nikolas Bullwinkel, CEO of Circus SE. Good-quality daily catering is essential in this industry. Together with STRABAG Real Estate, we are addressing the challenge of limited on-site canteen infrastructure, significantly improving the available options. Securing this partnership is a first step toward autonomous employee catering solutions for workers in the construction industry. Kersten Waltz, Head of STRABAG Real Estate Bavaria, commented: With the CA-1, we are elevating the quality and variety of catering for our employees, starting at our Munich corporate site and, in the future, the potential to scale on to our construction sites. The minimal construction effort required for the robot also presents an opportunity to retrofit community spaces in existing buildings with this resource-efficient and autonomous gastronomic concept. Circus identifies significant market potential in regions such as Asia and the Middle East, known for rapid growth and numerous large-scale construction projects. The CA-1's combination of autonomous AI technology and robust hardware makes it one of the most innovative solutions for the global construction sector. Within the first few months of commercialization, starting in Q2 this year, Circus has already secured over 8,600 pre-orders across various industries, representing an annual revenue potential of €1.1 billion from recurring AI software fees and €1.7 billion from robotic sales. This technological innovation reinforces Circus's leadership in AI-driven automation while advancing the global transformation of construction site catering. About Circus SE Circus SE (XETRA: CA1) is a global leader in AI solutions and autonomous robotics, transforming the €2.6 trillion food service sector with autonomous systems. Through its proprietary AI platform CircusAI and the world's first commercially viable AI-powered robot for the food service sector, CA-1, Circus is addressing critical labor shortages and setting new industry standards. About STRABAG Real Estate GmbH For over 60 years, STRABAG Real Estate (SRE) has been planning, constructing, leasing, and selling real estate, also acting as a service provider when needed. Its projects are designed to meet the needs of the people working, living, staying, or shopping in STRABAG Real Estate's buildings. To ensure close customer relationships, regional teams manage clients from 18 locations in eight European countries. With over 650 projects and approximately 240 employees, STRABAG Real Estate is among Europe's largest real estate developers, responsible for projects across Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe. The parent company, STRABAG SE, is a European technology group for construction services and a leader in innovation and financial strength, employing approximately 86,000 people worldwide.

Circus Launches Fully Autonomous Food Service Using Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in the European Care Market By Investing.com

HAMBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Circus SE (Xetra: CA1), a leading technology company for AI and robotics in the food service sector, can announce the first successful deal with customers from the nursing and elderly care market. With its innovative technology, Circus is setting a new standard for nutrition and care in care facilities. The growing demand for efficient and high-quality care poses major challenges for the industry. With its AI-based robots, Circus offers a solution that not only reduces the workload of workers, but also ensures healthy and personalised nutrition. The robots use artificial intelligence to fully automatically prepare fresh meals every day, personalised to individual needs - from preparation to serving. Circus' AI robots use artificial intelligence and machine learning to adapt to the nutritional needs and preferences of each user. Whether it's diabetic food, lactose-free dishes or a high-protein diet - the robots create personalised menus and guarantee the highest quality and hygiene. Our aim is not only to improve the quality of catering in the care sector, but also to significantly reduce the workload of care staff, says Nikolas Bullwinkel, CEO of Circus SE. With our autonomous cooking robots, we are now creating time for the first customers in the care sector, such as Diakonie, for what really counts: human care. According to recent studies, there are around 4.5 million people in need of care in Germany. In Europe, the number of people in need of care is around 30 million, a significant proportion of whom are cared for in residential facilities. The market for nursing and elderly care in Europe is estimated to be worth over 500 billion euros, with demand for innovative technologies growing rapidly. With its technology based on artificial intelligence and robotics, Circus is ideally positioned to make a decisive contribution to this growing market. In addition to relieving the burden on care staff and optimising nutrition, Circus technologies contribute to digitalisation and increased efficiency in the healthcare sector. This emphasises the company's mission to overcome social challenges by using state-of-the-art technologies. About Circus Group Circus SE (XETRA: CA1) is a global leader in AI solutions and autonomous robotics, transforming the EUR 2.6 trillion food service sector through full autonomy. With its proprietary AI platform, CircusAI, and the world's first commercially viable AI-robot in food service, CA-1, Circus is pioneering AI in food service to address industry-wide labor shortages.

Circus Launches Autonomous Food Service Using AI and Robotics in Europe

Addresses care staff shortages while ensuring high-quality and hygienic nutrition. Circus SE, an AI and robotics technology company in the food service sector, announced on December 13 that it has entered the European market for nursing and elderly care with its CA-1 robot and CircusAI platform, enabling personalised menus and automated services to reduce the workload of care staff. The company added, "It can announce the first successful deal with customers from the nursing and elderly care market." Also Read: Deutsche Telekom Launches Open-Source AI Model for European Languages Addressing a social need with over 30 million people in need of care in Europe, Circus says it leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics for food service in care facilities. Using its AI-based robots, Circus offers a solution that not only reduces the workload of workers but also ensures healthy and personalised nutrition. The robots use artificial intelligence to fully automatically prepare fresh meals daily, personalised to individual needs - from preparation to serving. Circus' AI robots use artificial intelligence and machine learning to adapt to the nutritional needs and preferences of each user. "Whether it's diabetic food, lactose-free dishes or a high-protein diet - the robots create personalised menus and guarantee the highest quality and hygiene," the company explained. "With our autonomous cooking robots, we are now creating time for the first customers in the care sector, such as Diakonie, for what really counts: human care," said Nikolas Bullwinkel, CEO of Circus SE. Also Read: EU Selects Seven Sites for First AI Factories, Marking EUR 1.5 Billion Investment With around 30 million people in need of care across Europe, the nursing and elderly care market is valued at over 500 billion euros. In Germany alone, there are around 4.5 million people requiring care, according to recent studies. The company stated on Friday that it is ideally positioned to serve this market with its technology, which is based on AI and robotics. With its proprietary AI platform, CircusAI, and the world's first commercially viable AI robot in food service, CA-1, Circus says it is pioneering AI in food service to address industry-wide labor shortages.